Post 527506 by stribo on 2012-07-27 09:19:58
Does the C70 use the same wishbones as the 850 and S70, as I'm looking to rebush them, and powerflex don't list the C70. :(
Post 527534 by M-R-P on 2012-07-27 11:32:23
Nowt ya can't do with a blowtorch...
Does the C70 use the same wishbones as the 850 and S70, as I'm looking to rebush them, and powerflex don't list the C70. :(
I think they are the same, give me a few mins and I will check :smile:
I'm pretty sure they're the same. Well worth the effort (driving the old ones out with a bench vice is effort, trust me ;))
Just checked your wishbone part number on partsforvolvosonline and yours are different part number to the 850/V70 so I would say you can`t get poly bushes for yours. It mite be worth looking into swapping the wishbones for 850/V70 ones :smile:
[QUOTE=martinrpeachey;527511]I'm pretty sure they're the same. Well worth the effort (driving the old ones out with a bench vice is effort, trust me ;))[/QUOTE] I'm I going to have the same sort of problem getting the old top mount bush out, as I don't have a vice.
The 98-05 C70 uses lower arms with bushes the same design as the diesel and awd R / police variants which is the type with the bar through and 2 eylets holding the arm on. it would not be possible to change them for the other type as the subframe would be different. as far as i am aware, unfortunately nobody makes poly bushes for this design. I am trying to source some standard type replacement bushes for the eyelet design at present to add them to our catalogue which is something that is not readily available.
[QUOTE=stribo;527514]I'm I going to have the same sort of problem getting the old top mount bush out, as I don't have a vice.[/QUOTE] i believe the best way is to melt it - powerflex normally recommend me this method
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;527528]The 98-05 C70 uses lower arms with bushes the same design as the diesel and awd R / police variants which is the type with the bar through and 2 eylets holding the arm on. it would not be possible to change them for the other type as the subframe would be different.[/QUOTE] Learn something new everyday.:smile::smile::smile:
Nowt ya can't do with a blowtorch...
[QUOTE=stribo;527514]I'm I going to have the same sort of problem getting the old top mount bush out, as I don't have a vice.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;527529]i believe the best way is to melt it - powerflex normally recommend me this method[/QUOTE] It actually wasn't too difficult, just used a flat bladed screwdriver, and a lump hammer to break up a section, then it popped out.